i thought that plagiarism, by definition, was to claim someone else's written work as your own; does simply reading the work of another and forgetting to mention the author thereof rise to that level?

Methinks not, but it's now a matter for a judge to decide.

Warmest regards-

Hatman

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Plagiarism? i thought that plagiarism, by definition, was to claim someone else's work as your own; does simply reading the work of another and forgetting to mention the author thereof rise to that level? Methinks not, but it's now a matter for a judge to decide. Warmest regards- Hatman

Depending on the circumstances, it could be considered parody, fair use, lacking attribution (which is technically illegal but generally considered a slap on the wrist) or outright plagerism.

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